Star Diary

BBC Sky at Night Magazine
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  • ASTRONOMY
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

The astronomy podcast from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine.

  1. DEC 15

    3D-mapping an alien world

    Astronomer Anjali Piette reveals how she and colleagues created a 3D view of a scorching gas giant around a distant star. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    22 min

  2. NOV 28

    Christmas stargazing 2025

    Pete Lawrence and Paul Abel reveal what you should be looking at in the December 2025 night sky, including the best planets, the Geminid meteor shower, Orion and top times to see the Moon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    27 min
  3. Have scientists solved Webb’s ‘impossible’ black holes?

    NOV 14

    Have scientists solved Webb’s ‘impossible’ black holes?

    Astronomers say the James Webb Space Telescope has seen black holes at the dawn of time that shouldn't exist. But a new study may be able to explain what's going on. Astronomer Seb Hoenig reveals how a new look at the early Universe could show that JWST has got black holes all wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    21 min

  4. OCT 31

    See the Moon and planets under truly dark skies

    As winter gets underway, we’re approaching the darkest time of year. Find out the best times to see the Moon and planets this month, including November’s supermoon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    31 min
  5. Can a planet have a planet?

    OCT 14

    Can a planet have a planet?

    Astronomer Belinda Damian discusses her research into the giant, free-floating worlds that may one day be able to form their own planetary systems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    18 min

  6. SEP 29

    See gas giants Jupiter and Saturn at their best

    Find out how to see the biggest planets in the Solar System while they’re big and bright, and find out what makes the Harvest Moon so special. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    32 min

  7. SEP 14

    Can YOU help astronomers find exploding stars?

    Astronomer Tom Killestein reveals how the public can help him on his mission to find stellar explosions via the Kilonova Seekers project, and reveals its first major discovery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    21 min

  8. AUG 28

    See the blood Moon rise

    We reveal how to see the ‘blood Moon’ total lunar eclipse in September 2025, and explain the best dates and times to see the planets of the Solar System in the sky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    35 min
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About

The astronomy podcast from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine.

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  • Creator
    BBC Sky at Night Magazine
  • Years Active
    2008 - 2025
  • Episodes
    357
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Our Media
  • Show Website
    Star Diary

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